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meet miss moppet
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Learned life lessons from Peter Rabbit? Had a framed picture of Jemima Puddle-Duck on the wall as a child? No childhood has escaped the whimsical influence of the works of Beatrix Potter. Her anthropomorphic characters are in countless tales read to kiddies of any era at bedtime. (more…)
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imac takes to the high seas
An exciting new opportunity from Crystal Cruises! The dedicated ComputerUniversity@sea offers extensive computer classes onboard, and new in September will be state-of-the-art iMac workstations with large – 32 inches! – LED screens, operating on both Windows 7 and Mac OSX 10.6 platforms. Participants eager for knowledge about new Mac technology can choose from a variety of introductory courses. The classes range from ‘Introduction to Computers using iMac and OS X’ to ‘Processing Photos with iPhoto®’. You will never want to take a computer class on land again!
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weekend conversation starters
Any fun plans this weekend? With a couple thunderstorms looming, you may be stuck indoors for a few hours. Luckily, the NY Times has suggested some witty conversation starters.
The 10 Things to Talk About This Weekend
By HENRY ALFORD
Published: July 21, 2010
1. La Guardia and J.F.K. to get full-body scanners. Metropolitan area starts practicing sucking in stomach.
2. Sarah Palin uses word “refudiate,” then likens her word-coining ways to Shakespeare’s. If Sarah is the new Shakespeare, then Bristol and Levi are Beatrice and Benedick. (more…)
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what’s new and hot in the caribbean
What’s new in the Caribbean? LOTS! Our hot list includes new villa rentals in Turks & Caicos, a glamorous new hotel, authentic Farm Dinners and Reggaelates (the new fitness craze) all happening in Jamaica, as well as moonlight yoga classes in Mexico, and an exclusive jazz-themed Caribbean cruise itinerary. Read on to find out more…
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pie day at ampr!
We had our first Pie Day here at Alice Marshall. I spent last weekend in Northport, Michigan (we flew into Traverse City which claims to be the Cherry Capital of the country). I picked up some sour cherries, which are virtually impossible to find these days, and brought them back for a pie. (more…)
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cooking with the experts
Foodies get excited! Park Hyatt Dubai’s Executive Chef of the Traiteur restaurant, Steffen Gube, along with chef de cuisine Franck Detrait are leading guest cooking classes as part of a ‘Master Class at the Park’ program. Chef Gube has 15 years of experience working in Michelin-Star restaurants in Germany and France, and Chef Detrait 12 years of experience in French restaurants. With their guidance, guests can prepare a meal using the same fresh, high quality ingredients that are used every day at Traiteur. Students can choose from a variety of classes ranging from Thai food to vegetarian, to BBQ. Receive your well-deserved reward by sitting at the chef’s table and enjoying the fruits of your labors!
These special classes are offered in small groups of about eight and are available for either lunch or dinner. Learn more about this can’t-miss experience at http://dubai.park.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp.
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mayan adventure
Honeymooners taking part in Rosewood Mayakobá’s Honeymoon Mayan Romance may eventually need to pull themselves away from all of the private moonlight Tantric Yoga sessions and romantic moonlight couples’ massages (complete with a couple’s massage tutorial)…. While this package does include a daytime snorkeling trip among the Mayan ruins, the Yucatan Peninsula is a marvelous place to explore for more than just a quick dip. The nearby Coba ruin is a thrill for history buffs and the merely curious alike. Considered to have been one of the largest Mayan cities, it is awe-inspiring in its setting of dense forest and shallow lakes. Rent bikes at the entrance and make a day of touring the vast park and snapping photos of the impressive, towering ruins. This ancient marvel is a perfect daytrip getaway!
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saving the tigers
Endangered animals have always tugged at our heartstrings, but it’s nice to see someone actually doing something about it! Leonardo DiCaprio backs the Save Tigers Now campaign (launched by the WWF) which raises awareness about endangered wild tigers. This organization hopes to double the species by 2022. Banyan Tours & Travels, a tour operator that specializes in luxury travel in India, does its part by educating their staff and working closely with naturalists and guides at Indian parks.
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calling all rastafari-fans
Reggae lovers and Rastafari-fans should trek downtown to Rockefeller Park for roots reggae artist Burning Spear’s free concert tonight at 7pm. The living legend (also known as Winston Rodney) was said to have gotten his start in the music business with a little help from Bob Marley, and was signed with Island Records before later starting his own label. Fun Fact: This week Burning Spear and Island Records, which was founded by Chris Blackwell who is also founder of Island Outpost, the Jamaican resort group, were both inducted into Jamaica’s music Hall of Fame by the Jamaica Association of Vintage Artistes and Affiliates (JAVAA).
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divine e-design
Lee Jofa’s Royal Oak Collection prints, inspired by the historic houses of the National Trust of England, graced the set of Sex and the City 2, and now the designer’s style is available in the palm of your hand. The new iPhone app eDesign Assistant gives designers constant access to Lee Jofa and Kravet products. Search over 36,000 fabrics, and take photos with your iPhone for perfect color matching – eliminating the need to carry around multitudes of swatches to see if the print matches the couch and the rug or the curtains and the coffee table. Join the Royal Oak Foundation, travel over to England, and take advantage free access to over 300 National Trust historic houses for your own inspiration. See something you like? Pull out your iPhone and see if you can find Jofa’s interpretation in textiles.
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